Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The art and craft exhibition and musical concert organised under the 'Brave Hearts' programme, which aims to recognise the invaluable sacrifices of war heroes, appreciate their creativity and further encourage their artistic talents, was held on 14 October at the Grand Maitland Banquet Hall in Colombo. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the event as the Chief Guest.
The programme was held with the aim of providing an opportunity for rehabilitating war heroes who had sustained injuries while serving to safeguard the country's freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to showcase their artistic abilities and creative talents to society. The programme was organised in response to a request made by war heroes residing at rehabilitation centres to the Army Commander.
The exhibition featured a variety of paintings and handicrafts created by war heroes residing at Mihindu Seth Medura and Abimansala 1, 2 and 3 rehabilitation centres. Their creations vividly demonstrated their artistic abilities, creative thinking and capacity to express their experiences through art. Another key objective of the event was to encourage these war heroes to further develop their talents by recognising and appreciating their creative achievements.
The musical concert held alongside the exhibition featured songs, musical performances and dance items presented by war heroes residing at the Abimansala rehabilitation centres. The event provided a valuable platform for them to showcase their innate talents and artistic abilities before an audience, helping to strengthen their self-confidence and foster social relationships. The programme also highlighted the importance of such creative initiatives in promoting the psychological well being and overall welfare of war heroes undergoing rehabilitation.
The Commander of the Army, the Commander of the Navy, the Presidents of the Army and Navy Seva Vanitha Units, IGP, the Chairman of the Ranaviru Seva Authority, senior military officers, war hero families, and a large number of distinguished invitees also attended the event.
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